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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.57, 815.60 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.57, 815.60 and 235.35 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.57 : 815.60 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.57/815.60 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.57x = 815.60 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.57x = 191,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,950.28/543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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